Our Shire President, Mr. T. Flood, and party, had a splendid time among the finny tribe at Bingie last Friday. About 40 edible fish, including nine-pound schnappers, bream, trevally and flathead were landed in a few hours.

The Police Station at Nerrigundah has been removed to Bodalla, where all official business will be transacted in a rented building until an office is erected.

There was a big fall in bread on Tuesday, but unfortunately for the consumer it was not in the price. Finishing his delivery at the Quarry Works, Mr. Barty McMahon, of Lynch’s Bakery, had his shoulder dislocated through the cart going into a deep rut and capsizing. The victim was admitted to the local hospital for repairs. Later on Mr. Bonser’s delivery cart fell and injured himself.

Under the proprietorship of Mr. Claude Donnelly, with the assistance of his smart little wife (whose capabilities in the cuisine department, are so well-known) the Moruya Café, has been opened next door to Mr. C. Johnson’s store, and Bartlett’s and Balmain’s booking office. Besides early morning tea and toast for the convenience of car passengers, afternoon tea, supper, meat, poultry, lobsters, oysters, fruit and lollies, etc., can be obtained at the new shop.

An 11-year-old son of Mr. H. Bettini, who injured his leg some months ago, went to Sydney for treatment, but we regret to say that it was necessary to amputate the poor child’s limb.

On Wednesday night last after dark, Mr. J. Windley killed a black snake about four feet long crossing the street from the river side to the Bay View Hotel, Bateman’s Bay. A strange kind of traveller sure. He evidently came from the prohibition area, and like old Frank, he was “droy.”

Owing to ill-health, Mr. S. Louttit has decided to dispose of his property known as “Braemar.” This is one of the most compact little dairy farms on the South Coast, situated on a pretty hill overlooking the town [Moruya] and a short distance from the factory, post office etc. During the past 12 months, Mr. Louttit has made extensive improvements to the property throughout. With this splendid little home is a 6½ years of lease of Mr. A. L. Jeffery’s rich farming land on the bank of the river.

High School entrance examinations were held in October, 1925, but most of the candidates in Moruya-Bega district are still anxiously awaiting the results. At the time of going to Press the only local names published are those of Master Keith Parbery (Moruya), Elsie Rowland (Narooma), Linda Egan (Eurobodalla), Clarence Thomsen (Narooma), and Karl Latty (Bateman’s Bay). Considering High Schools opened last Monday, it is very unfair for the Education Dept. to persist every year in leaving South Coast children to the last.

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. If you are interested in history why not join us and become a volunteer at the Museum or our library. Check us out at https://www.mdhs.org.au